WASHINGTON – Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) today announced the addition of two new leadership positions to the External Relations team as well as an internal promotion.
Christina Baworowsky is promoted to Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Angela Chiappetta has joined as Vice President of External Relations and Brian Martinez as Director of External Relations.
“At CRES, we’re building a team of experts who are not only passionate about clean energy but also ready to lead on real, impactful solutions for all Americans,” said CRES President and CEO Heather Reams. “We’re excited to announce the promotion of Christina and welcome Angela and Brian to our team. Their unique perspectives and skills will help elevate our mission, strengthen our voice in Washington and drive meaningful progress across the clean energy space.”
“I’m incredibly honored to step into the role of Senior Vice President here at CRES,” said Baworowsky. “This past year has brought both hard-fought battles and meaningful wins for our government relations and policy teams. I’m especially proud of the partnerships we’ve built across the energy industry, the policies we’ve advanced on Capitol Hill and the progress we’ve made in defending and advancing American clean energy. I’m excited to help lead CRES into its next chapter under Heather Reams’ strong and inspiring leadership.”
“CRES is proving that clean energy leadership doesn’t require mandates or overreach,” said Chiappetta. “It succeeds when guided by conservative values like competition, innovation and accountability. I look forward to working with partners across the energy and policy community to carry that mission forward.”
“I’m excited to join CRES and help advance innovative, conservative clean energy solutions that strengthen America’s security and economic leadership,” said Martinez. “Having first been introduced to CRES six years ago, the chance to now work alongside a team so dedicated to practical, lasting solutions feels like a full-circle moment.”
Angela Chiappetta is the Vice President of External Relations at Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES). She leads CRES’ engagement with corporate partners, donors and stakeholders to advance conservative clean energy solutions. Angela manages the organization’s Corporate Donor Program, CRES PAC and grantmaking strategy, while building partnerships that expand CRES’ reach and impact through initiatives like National Clean Energy Week, COP and CRES Policy Forums. With more than a decade of public affairs leadership, Angela has guided Fortune 500 companies, trade associations and nonprofits in navigating complex political and regulatory environments, building winning advocacy campaigns and strengthening corporate and stakeholder engagement. Prior to joining CRES, she held senior roles at Squared Communications, Burson, Rational 360, and DDC Public Affairs, where she developed a proven record of success in PAC strategy, grassroots mobilization, coalition-building and strategic communications that advanced major policy priorities at both the state and federal levels. Originally from Stamford, CT, Angela is a graduate of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. and holds certifications in PAC Management and Grassroots Management from the Public Affairs Council.
Brian Martinez is the Director of External Relations at CRES. In this role, Brian helps develop CRES’s external engagement strategy and build relationships with partners, stakeholders and elected officials to strengthen support for clean energy solutions that grow the economy, enhance national security and protect the environment. Prior to joining CRES, Brian ran the political mobilization efforts at the American Conservation Coalition, a conservative organization focused on rallying young Americans behind market-based climate solutions. Brian also served on President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign digital team, was a legislative aide in the Wisconsin State Senate and has contributed to numerous political campaigns at the local, state and national levels. Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Wisconsin, Brian earned his degree in Political Science and Legal Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. He is based in Washington, D.C.